How to Quit Your Job and Lose a Dream in Seven Days
Episode notes
Most people treat a career change at forty like a mid-life crisis. I treated it like a systems upgrade.
In this episode of Chapter Twelve, I share how I went from a decade in culinary arts to being a "Junior at 40" in the tech world. It was a calculated, strategic move that required pruning my circle of those who watered my doubts instead of my growth.
I also share how seven days ago, just as I was ready to trade my corporate life for a sun-drenched apartment in Europe, the floor fell out. A family crisis turned my relocation fund into a bailout fund.
This isn't a story about self-pity; it’s about the "Third Door" and the cold, hard realization that when a dream gets canceled.
If you’ve ever seen your life detour into a nightmare just as you were reaching the finish line, this is for you.
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Disclaimer: I am not a career coach, financial advisor, or mental health professional. This content is for storytelling and self-reflection purposes only.